I usually make a start and then have to rip it apart a couple of times to get it right. I'm not fast, and I don't have a great deal of time to knit. But then, speed is not the point of my knitting at all.

Even seasoned knitters have to do that often. I don't have to frog hats often anymore, but plenty of other things.

And no, speed is not the point. It's the journey.

Btw, I am a late convert to knitting, too. I started when i was 53 i think. No grandkids yet unfortunately, but our 3 daughter's friends have given me that enjoyable baby knitting.

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Jan

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